Lou Dobbs, Veteran TV News Host and Conservative Commentator, Dead At 78

American commentator and author Lou Dobbs speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) annual conference in National Harbor, Maryland, on February 24, 2024. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)

By James Myers, OAN Staff
Thursday, July 18, 2024, 3:00 PM

Conservative journalist and political talk show host Lou Dobbs has died at the age of 78, former President Donald Trump announced Thursday.

“He understood the world and what was going on better than most. Lou was unique in many ways and he loved our country,” Trump posted on Truth Social.

“Lou was a warrior to the end, fighting for what mattered most to him – God, family and country.

“Lou’s legacy will live forever as a patriot and a great American,” the post continued. “Please pray for Lou’s wonderful wife Debi, his children and grandchildren.”

The 78-year-old was known as a pioneer of cable news. CNN In 1980, he became the host of a show called “Moneyline,” which was later renamed “Lou Dobbs Tonight.”

He was known as an outspoken supporter of President Trump and conservative causes, but was also infamous for questioning whether former President Barack Obama was born in the United States.

Dobbs has served as anchor, editor in chief and executive vice president for nearly 30 years. CNNHowever, he clashed with management and suddenly resigned in 2009.

Dobbs joins in Fox News In 2010, he left his long-running, highly-rated talk show host position. Fox Business Network“Lou Dobbs tonight.”

Trump, in his Truth Social post, did not say how Dobbs died.

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